PLAN No. 563. REVISING MANUSCRIPTS
A former newspaper man and publicity writer in a western city, who had written and revised many books, pamphlets, prospectuses, etc., became impressed with the fact that many persons who wished to become authors of short stories, serials, poetry and miscellaneous articles, were sadly lacking in the knowledge of how to prepare their manuscripts in such a way as to make them acceptable to publishers. He also realized that, even if they knew how to properly arrange their manuscripts, few, if any of them, knew the names, addresses and needs of the various magazines and other publications that accept certain classes of stories or articles.
Having a complete list of such periodicals and possessing both the ability and experience which qualify him to render valuable and timely aid to aspiring authors, he advertised, asking authors to send him their manuscripts for review, adding that he might assist them in finding a market for their productions.
Many answers were received, to the writers of which he sent a well-written letter, showing the necessity for competent assistance in such matters, and quoting a reasonable graduated scale of charges for the work of revision, according to the number of words in a manuscript. In a short time he developed a good paying business.
Plan No. 563. The Eye of the Master will do More Work than Both his Hands